You teach people to be less reckless. "We would like to thank all of the Alabama family and everyone across the world for the prayers and outpouring of love and support for our son and our family," the Tagovailoas said. He spoke to the media during a brief interview at a summer camp and expressed his displeasure at their meddling in his personal affairs. If his helmet had the same design, it might help too. Tua Tagovailoa Siblings Tua has two younger sisters and one younger brother. "Im thankful for my teammates, very thankful for the supporting staff that we have here guys that work in the equipment room, the janitors that are around here, the kitchen people, everyone that is a part of this organization Im very thankful for," he said.Tua went on to say: "It's very unique how having a child impacts how you see things differently in life. Might not even mitigate it. [65] He made his return in Week 13 against the Cincinnati Bengals, where he threw for 296 yards and a touchdown during a 197 win. In a follow-up email from Jason last night, he pointed out that Tua is indeed working with Judo. [108] As of 2022[update], he is the only starting left-handed quarterback in the NFL. [83] As a result of his historic performance, Tagovailoa was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 2. Tua is named for a bird that circled the islands and, when caught and killed, was divided among the Tagoilelagi, paramount family, Gaoteote, his sister, and the village. In an ancient Samoan tradition, the paternal grandfather names the firstborn child. While it is a good idea (Ive taken combat and stunt training on how to fall in a fight) it is not and never will be a total solution. Family Life His parents' names are Diane and Galu. "Because I'm the only lefty in the family," Galu Tagovailoa said in the ESPN College GameDay segment. Here is a portion of the comments via Sports Illustrated. As weve said all along, the physics are against him, given his size. When you get where youre going, dont forget to turn back around and help the next in line.. He was known to sleep with a football in his arm every single night as a small child. [30] He also set a new NCAA FBS passer rating record of 199.4 for the season, surpassing the record 198.9 set by Baker Mayfield in 2017. [90] Two days later, the neurotrauma consultant who was involved in Tagovailoa's concussion check during the Bills game was fired. You cant blame him for doing all he can to save health and his career, and learning judo tricks on how to fall should help him. I wonder if a different helmet could help? [5][6], When Tagovailoa began varsity football in high school, he threw for 33 passing touchdowns during his first season with three interceptions and 2,583 passing yards. Its well documented that TB12 practiced how to fall when sacked. He finished the game 14-of-24 for 166 passing yards, three passing touchdowns and one interception, along with 27 rushing yards on 12 attempts. [45] Tagovailoa finished his collegiate career as holder of numerous Alabama football records, as well as notable NCAA career records, including: passing yards per attempt (10.9), adjusted passing yards per attempt (12.7), passing efficiency rating (199.4), and total yards per play (9.8). I feel for his family. Faith comes with a lot of important values, he said Love, respect, being kind, but also being honest and upfront. [33] In his third game of the season, a victory against South Carolina, Tagovailoa finished 28-of-36 with 444 passing yards and five touchdowns. [86][87] After being a game-time decision for Week 4 on Thursday Night Football, Tagovailoa was cleared to start against the Cincinnati Bengals. Not a terrible idea at all. Kenny Pickett had 2 cincussions and how many peole said he needed to reitre as a result? Hes gotta do something! It would work if the dudes tackling you were the same size as Tua. February 22, 2023 at 10:02 am. . Click here to read the full June 2020 issue! Family and faith are everything, Galu (pronounced Na-loo) Tagovailoa said. Source: Vimbuzz.com Related Posts Who Replaced Jalen Hurts At Alabama? Tagovailoa made his debut appearance in a Week 6 game against the New York Jets, coming in relief of Fitzpatrick in the fourth quarter of a 240 win where he threw two passes for nine yards. Tagovailoa briefly considered quitting the sport after Seu's death in 2014 until he and his father agreed that he could best honor him by continuing to play. (I) believe lots of kids in our culture thrive because of respect they give their parents and others in authority.. [13] On September 23, in a 590 victory against Vanderbilt, he got more playing time and recorded 103 passing yards and two passing touchdowns. touchback6 says: (@tuamaann_) on Dec 10, 2018 at 2:51pm PST. There has been an influx of Hawaiian quarterbacks in both college football and the NFL. Tua Tagovailoa: Bio,Wiki And Family Details Of The American Football Quarterback. His father powerlifted and . Tua said in an ESPN College GameDay segment that his father used to punish him with a belt after bad performances on the gridiron. Tagovailoa is the eldest Diane and Galu Tagovailoa's 4 youngsters. Judo is not going to help him when a 300 pound man is THROWING him around. [27] Following the regular season, he finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting to Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray, but he won the Walter Camp Award and Maxwell Award for 2018, both awarded to the top player in college football. I want my brother to be safe, but at the same time I know that he has a love and a passion for football. Tua now being referred too as Grasshopper in the 305! Whats next, taking lessons on how to throw the shot put once a week to learn how not to under throw every deep ball? He played college football at Alabama, where he was the Offensive MVP of the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship during his freshman season and won the Maxwell and Walter Camp Awards as a sophomore. It is not going to help you enough to count on in the street, guys that walk around thinking it means they are a weapon now are the ones that get themselves beat up. Associated With He played under head coach Nick Saban during his time at Alabama. Dec 25, 2022; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks on from the field during the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Hard Rock Stadium. It will not help much on a football field, sorry. Dont want to see you do it,too. If Tua goes out again, it will be a wasted season. Jets", "Tua Tagovailoa set to give the NFL something it hasn't seen at quarterback in nearly five years", "Dolphins vs. Rams score: Tua Tagovailoa wins first NFL start with help of Miami defense, special teams", "Tua Tagovailoa's benching a lesson for young QB -- and the Dolphins", "Tua Tagovailoa out for Dolphins vs. Pastors Tuli and Sai Amosa who also happen to be Tua's paternal aunt and uncle lead the congregation in song and spread the word of being a 'Champion for Life'. Too bad it wasnt Kung Fu then when he scored a touchdown the stadium could play Everyody Was Kung Fu Fighting. Learning how to fall is a dumb excuse. Tagovailoa [2] was born in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, to Galu and Diane Tagovailoa, as the oldest of four children in a Samoan family. Being close to their son was the only decision they felt comfortable making. If they sign him to an extension Im Turning in my finatic card. Interesting on how tua has to make all these changes to protect himself, but nothing about investing in the oline with coaching and talent. "For us to be around my son Tua that's the main reason for the move," Galu told AL.com. Seu believed that Tagovailoa would eventually grow into a football star and he requested that he visit him after every game to report his progress. People are raised different. It was a beautiful thing., As Tua looks to his future in Miami, his father said that the message to his son is still the sameto honor God and use his reputation as a platform. [103], On January 9, the Dolphins clinched the AFC's final playoff berth, and their first since 2016. My guess is that Young will suffer many concussions and be thrown around like a rag doll in the NFL. It makes you wonder if he is one hit away from mush brain. He fell straight back and hit the back of his head. Judo is not going to help him when a 300 pound man is THROWING him around. A post shared by TAGOVAILOA ?? Smith runs second-fastest 40 by DL since 03, Saleh compares Carr to Stafford pre-Rams trade, Allen to be ready to roll for offseason program, How to maximize leverage of No. Vatia, with its lush rainforests and limited development, isnt well known by outsiders. Clearly shaping up to be a great quarterback like his brother, Taulia holds the Maryland single-season school record for completions and passing yards and a share of the touchdown record. "Having been around cousins that have had kids that were boys, it kind of makes it a little easier that I have a boy myself with my wife. Sometimes you gotta throw it away a bit earlier and avoid the big hit. Zac Al-Khateeb is a content producer for The Sporting News. You must be logged in to leave a comment. These guys have played multiple sports their entire lives.. they know how to fall. And let's be honest, he deserves it. Its the best thing in the world. Tuanigamanuolepola Tagovailoa (/tovalo/ TUNG-oh-vy-LOW-uh;[1] born March 2, 1998) is an American football quarterback for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). 2023 Birmingham Christian Family Magazine. I have a black belt in Judo. His head injuries must have been very serious. Theres just a big lack of knowledge with our culture compared to other peoples culture," Tagovailoa said. Its actually a sport. He put on a show for his parents in his first ever start, too. He was punished for bad grades as well. Galu Tagovailoa said that the injury and ensuing uncertainty was a challengebut that his family looked to Gods guidance through it, as in every other situation. Win first is a dangerous coaching style. Its what I want to pass on to our kids.. But it definitely changes the perspective on how I look at kids. If his helmet had the same design, it might help too. RETIRE. With that, everything you need to know about Tagovailoa as he jumps from college football to the pros, from where he was raised, his culture and family history: Tagovailoa is from Ewa Beach, a small city on the island of O'ahu, the third-most northern of the Hawaiian islands. Its important that he does. qckappa says: His parents have been instrumental in his success thus far. You dont see that with most players, so it seems like something that should be able to be worked on. Great idea 10 years ago. Its handy in Judo matches though. Quarterback who started the second half of the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship for the University of Alabama. While Tuas family members will be in attendance for the game, the reports of 400 people appear to have been exaggerated. Really, after 2 concussions? Galu Tagovailoa is abdicating a family responsibility for a personal one, to help ensure the dreams of Tua. 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[112], The Tua Foundation hosted its inaugural fundraising event in August 2021, raising $93,000 for the Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch to cover funeral expenses for the eight juveniles, ages 417, that were lost in a devastating car crash, and also counseling expenses to the girls of the ranch that lost loved ones. Tagovailoa rose to prominence when he entered the 2017 national championship game at halftime as a true freshman and rallied Alabama to defeat SEC foe Georgia 26-23 on a gutsy, now legendary 3rd-and-26 pass to Devonta Smith in overtime. but Florio has to stop calling tua great in 2022, he had a very good year but was not available enough to help his team make the playoffs so even if he was great but you dont make the playoffs does that really matter. Yes, the Austin Powers judo chop is all that is missing. The following week, Tagovailoa missed the Dolphins' Week 9 game against the Houston Texans, as the Dolphins won 179. The concussion he suffered against Green Bay happened because Tua didnt want to get dragged down on his bad hip and half-turned himself into a rag doll. You just cant. Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa spoke to the media on Wednesday, and he spoke at length about being a husband to Annah and, for the first time, being a father to his new baby son. The only way that Tua will avoid concussions is if he learns how to get rid of the ball and how to take a sack. Its football. Tua also has 3 siblings: Taulia, Taysia, and Taylor Tagovailoa. As Thanksgiving has arrived, a familiar face wants us to know how thankful he is for his teammates, his family, his wife and, yes, his baby son. The elder family members set the example that their lives should center on their Christian faith and relationships with one. When he woke up he asked me, Are you all right? Look at the effect that he has. [22] During Alabama head coach Nick Saban's weekly Monday press conference following the victory, he announced Tagovailoa as the starter for The Crimson Tide's home opener against Arkansas State on September 8. At least 405 family members of the first-year . This also meant Tuas younger brother would finish his high school football career in Alabama, and his sister would go to school there as well. Nonsense. Chuckled at the first comment on chopping the opponent, judo isnt that tho but does teach how to fall properly, its the first thing that is taught before anything else. [3] During Pop Warner games when he was eight years old, when his peers could typically throw a football little more than 10 yards, he routinely threw passes of more than 30 yards. The public conversation keeps going on anyway over what the Dolphins may do. Football says: Then as soon as he was injured, they could not wait to pile on and call for his retirement under th guise of looking out for his wellbeing. [56], Tagovailoa signed his four-year rookie contract, worth $30 million, on May 11, 2020. Hey all you guys pointing to other players that have had multiple concussions suggesting if its ok for them to have that happen its ok for Tua, how about its not ok for any of them? Looking to the Future. Galu Tagovailoa garnered some strong criticism back in 2018 when his son revealed some of his parenting tactics growing up. Yes there is a skillset to falling without injury. He has two sisters, Taylor and Taysia, and a brother, Taulia, who performs at Alabama, as properly. Tua Tagovailoa's age is 24. And that I can do that for someone elses kid, I would want the same for mine when mine does get older, so it definitely changes, Tagovailoa said.Tagovailoa and the 7-3 Miami Dolphins face the Houston Texans on Sunday, Nov. 27. There, he played for Saint Louis School (Honolulu), which also produced NFL quarterback Marcus Mariota. Tua Tagovailoa isn't the only member of his family with a love of football - younger brother Taulia is a quarterback for the Maryland Terrapins. Factors such as the severity and time in between will absolutely produce different outcomes, but you knew that before commenting. Im very thankful for my wife. Tagovailoa also led the league in passer rating and passing average. But whos counting right? Mastering the act of falling without landing on or with the head makes physics being against him a moot point. Tua spent the majority of his freshman season as the backup quarterback to Jalen Hurts. I have a black belt in Judo. [80] The 21-point comeback was the first fourth-quarter comeback of 21+ points in 12 years. We took the blessings and have moved forward. He left his name all over the program record books, tallying more than 7,400 passing yards, 87 touchdown passes and just 11 interceptions over three seasons. He spent his rookie season alternating as a backup and starter before becoming the team's primary starter in 2021. Emmitt Smith worried about CTE, his brain health and Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa Marc Berman Special to The Post 0:05 1:16 BOCA RATON Former Dallas Cowboys superstar running back. I doubt you can really teach people to protect their head while falling with a 300 pound person hanging on them. [21], On September 1, 2018, Tagovailoa made his first career start at the season's opening game, against Louisville, in Orlando, Florida.